Vervain
Verbena officinalis
Also known as
Simpler's Joy, Herb Of The Cross, Common Verbena, Common Vervain, Official Vervain, Turkey-Grass, Wild Verbena
VERBENA OFFICINALIS - SANT JUST - IB-068 (Berbena) by Isidre blanc (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Vervain Overview
Verbena officinalis is also commonly known by the name vervain. It is a hardy, perennial species which is often grown as an annual, with oblong, purple leaves and fragrant, light purple-white flowers borne on short spikes. These are produced from mid-summer through to mid-autumn.
How to propagate Vervain
Cuttings
You can propagate from seed in the autumn or spring, from stem cuttings in summer or autumn.
Seed
Special features of Vervain
Ground cover
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Vervain
Wildflower/meadow can be found on waste ground.